Wall to wall tourism
Tourism executives from the Far East are in the region to see how better links can be formed between the Great Wall of China and Hadrian's Wall.
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Great Wall to Hadrian's Wall
by Kim InglisTourism executives from the Far East have been in the region to see how better links can be formed between the Great Wall of China and Hadrian's Wall.
Great Wall meets Hadrian's Wall
by Rachel Sweeney
Hadrian's Wall is developing a partnership with The Great Wall, both beauty spots will feature in a photography exhibition in London.
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East meets West
An exhibition of photographs of the Great Wall of China opens in London next month. The Hadrian's Wall Trust is helping to stage the exhibition, as a first stage in the developing partnership between Hadrian's Wall and the Great Wall. Images of Hadrian's Wall are part of the exhibition.
Alliance commemorates 25 years of the world's most famous walls being declared World Heritage Sites
Future collaboration between PPMG and the Hadrian's Wall Trust will include tourism, conference and publishing projects.
Linda Tuttiett, chief executive of the Hadrian's Wall Trust said:
– Linda Tuttiett, chief executive of the Hadrian's Wall Trust"We're delighted to welcome Chen Haiyan to Hadrian's Wall to see part of the Roman empire's north west frontier and the fabulous natural beauty of the landscape in this part of England.
"We are very pleased to announce we will have the Great Wall photos here in Hadrian's Wall Country in November.
"UNESCO's vision for world heritage sites is to promote understanding, tolerance and co-operation amongst the peoples of the world through respect for their shared heritage."